You'll find US 601 River Access on South Yadkin River in Franklin. It's a public boat ramp. Paddlers use it as well. It's about 27 miles from Winston-Salem, NC, as the crow flies. If it's full, Boone's Cave Access in Tyro is 2.6 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Franklin, NC |
| Water | South Yadkin River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Franklin: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
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US 601 River Access is in Franklin, North Carolina. There is no street address for US 601 River Access in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
It gives you access to South Yadkin River.
No fee information yet for US 601 River Access, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Yes. Paddlers use US 601 River Access as well, ideally from the edge of the ramp.
Boone's Cave Access in Tyro (2.6 miles), Rowan County Pump Station Access in Spencer (3.3 miles) and Cooleemee Falls Portage (Southwest 2) in Mocksville (3.8 miles).
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